Across California, wetlands act as a natural cleaning system before water reaches the tap. These shallow areas of water that cover or saturate soil — often called marshes, swamps or bogs — help clean water naturally. They trap sediments, balance nutrients and absorb pollutants before the water flows into reservoirs, rivers, groundwater and other sources … More Wetlands: Tap Water’s Natural Filter
2025 was a year of progress for our member agencies, from federal advocacy for water policies and sustainable water awards to important infrastructure upgrades and water education outreach. As we kick off the new year, our member agencies are sharing tips for your 2026 tap water resolutions. Drink more tap: We’ll start off with … More Start Fresh: Easy Tap Water Habits to Kick Off 2026
Across Southern California, Your SoCal Tap Water member agencies made 2025 a year of progress, innovation and recognition for the water industry. By launching major infrastructure upgrades, earning top sustainability awards and connecting communities through education and advocacy, our agencies are working hard to provide safe, reliable water. We’re tapping into a celebration of agency … More Celebrating 2025 Water Wins for Southern California
This spooky season, we’re ghosting single-use plastic water bottles and reaching for tap water. Single-use plastic water bottles are haunting our planet and come at financial and environmental costs. Making tap water your top choice is often more affordable, minimizes negative environmental impacts and is a convenient option. Cost Over 50 million single-use plastic water bottles were … More Ghosting Single-Use Plastic: Thinking Outside the Bottle & Protecting Our Planet
We all know drinking water is a necessary part of our daily routine. But here’s a fun twist: your glass of water is also a mineral treasure trove. While you cannot see them, there are several minerals working behind the scenes in every glass of water to keep you healthy and energized. The minerals in … More Mighty Minerals: The Hidden Value in Your Tap Water
School may be out for summer, but your tap water report card just arrived. Each July, water agencies release their Consumer Confidence Reports, or as we like to call them, “water quality report cards.” These annual reports offer a clear snapshot of what’s in your tap water, where it comes from, and how it compares … More Your Tap Water’s Report Card Is In. How Did It Do?
Water conservation is no foreign concept to Southern California residents, given previous drought experiences. It’s a concept that many water agencies across the state advocate to secure the future of the region’s water supply. The U.S. Drought Monitor publishes a weekly map to track drought data. Though Southern California has varying drought levels, it is … More Water Conservation – Every Drop Counts
May is our favorite month because during the first week of May water agencies and professionals across the nation celebrate National Drinking Water Week. It’s our chance to celebrate the integral role that water, our most precious natural resource, plays in our daily lives. You might not stop to think about how many times you … More Boosting Your Health with Tap Water
A great way to celebrate Earth month is by honoring our most essential natural resource by the one and only Mother Earth: tap water. At Your SoCal Tap Water, it’s no secret that we are big advocates of tap water. Not only are there multiple cost benefits, but they’re also big environmental advantages of tap … More Fill your cup with eco-friendly hydration